Sixth Form Entry Booklet

41 POLITICS Examination Board: AQA GCSE requirement: 6 in History or 6 in English Language or English Literature Lively, rele vant, controversial… there are many ways to describe A Level Politics. There is no denying that it is one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Covering news and current affairs from the United Kingdom and United States of America, it helps you understand how the country is run and develops research, written communication, debating skills and confidence. There are three broad areas of study: • the Government and politics of the UK • the Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics • political ideas including Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism. In addition, a special study will be made into Nationalism. Assessment 3 Written Examinations each lasting 2 hours. Each paper has a maximum of 77 marks which equates to one third of the A Level Paper 1 – Government and Politics of the UK Paper 2 – Government and Politics of the USA Paper 3 – Political Ideas A Level Politics combines well with History, Economics and English. It is ideal if you are considering studying Politics, PPE, Sociology, Ethics, Advertising or Journalism at University. It is highly regarded by employers including the Civil Service, Government, Media and International Organisations. Mr S Taylor